1921–22 Brentford F.C. season

During the 1921–22 English football season, Brentford competed in the Football League Third Division South. The club improved on its debut season in the league to finish 9th, which would be its highest placing until 1929–30.

Brentford
1921–22 season
ChairmanH. Jason-Saunders
ManagerArchie Mitchell
StadiumGriffin Park
Third Division South9th
FA CupFirst round
Top goalscorerLeague: Morris (16)
All: Morris (17)
Highest home attendance13,836
Lowest home attendance4,000
Average home league attendance9,115

Season summary
Archie Mitchell took over as player-manager for the 1921–22 season.

After a torrid first season in the Football League, Archie Mitchell joined Brentford as player-manager and the club's squad was overhauled.[1] Outgoing manager Fred Halliday stayed at Griffin Park as secretary, which allowed Mitchell to focus solely on the team.[2] New signings Charles Alton and John Bethune bolstered the defence, half backs Charles Fisher and James Kerr came in and Thomas Elliott and Harry Morris were signed to replace the previous season's departed leading goalscorers Harry King and Reginald Boyne.[1] Cricketer and outside forward Patsy Hendren was available for much of the season.[3]

Brentford began the season inconsistently and hovered around mid-table, before a run of just four defeats in 17 games firmly established the club in the top six by January 1922.[4] Forwards Harry Morris and Harry Anstiss scored the majority of the team's goals and player-manager Mitchell had dropped himself from the team in favour of Cyril Hunter in December 1921.[3][5] On 11 February 1922, Freddy Capper became the first Brentford player to be sent off in a Football League match.[6] He received his marching orders from referee Harry Curtis, who would later be appointed as Brentford's manager in 1926.[6] Five defeats in seven matches during February and March, coupled with poor away form throughout the season, ruled out the possibility of automatic promotion, but the team finished strongly and won five of the final eight matches to finish 9th.[4] Brentford won just one away league match during the season, which is the joint-fewest in club history.[7]

A rare event occurred on the final day of the season at Swansea Town's Vetch Field, when Brentford were able to field just 9 men at the kick off.[2] William Young, Harry Anstiss and Freddy Capper missed their train at Paddington and manager Archie Mitchell was pressed into service as an emergency goalkeeper.[2]

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
7 Watford 42 13 18 11 54 48 +6 44
8 Aberdare Athletic[lower-alpha 1] 42 17 10 15 57 51 +6 44
9 Brentford 42 16 11 15 52 43 +9 43
10 Swansea Town 42 13 15 14 50 47 +3 41
11 Merthyr Town 42 17 6 19 45 56 −11 40
Source:
Notes:
  1. New club in the league

Results
Brentford's goal tally listed first.

Legend
Win Draw Loss

Football League Third Division South
No. DateOpponentVenueResult AttendanceScorer(s)
1 27 August 1921Merthyr TownH0–1 11,000
2 29 August 1921Southend UnitedA1–1 6,000Morris
3 3 September 1921Merthyr TownA0–2 6,000
4 5 September 1921Southend UnitedH1–0 8,000Bertram
5 10 September 1921WatfordH1–1 10,732Morris
6 14 September 1921Bristol Rovers A0–0 7,000
7 17 September 1921WatfordA0–0 7,000
8 24 September 1921Charlton AthleticH0–2 13,000
9 1 October 1921Charlton AthleticA1–1 12,000Anstiss
10 8 October 1921Northampton Town H1–0 9,000Morris
11 15 October 1921Northampton Town A0–2 6,000
12 21 October 1921Queens Park Rangers H5–1 13,836Morris (3), T. Elliott, Bertram
13 29 October 1921Queens Park RangersA1–1 15,000Mitchell (pen)
14 5 November 1921Portsmouth H2–2 11,000Mitchell (pen), Morris
15 12 November 1921Portsmouth A0–1 12,894
16 19 November 1921Norwich CityA0–0 6,000
17 26 November 1921Norwich CityH2–1 5,000Shields, Morris
18 10 December 1921ReadingA3–0 8,000Anstiss (2), Morris
19 24 December 1921Bristol RoversH4–2 10,000T. Elliott, Anstiss (2), Morris
20 26 December 1921Aberdare Athletic H2–1 12,000T. Elliott, Anstiss
21 27 December 1921Aberdare AthleticA0–2 11,000
22 31 December 1921SouthamptonA0–0 10,000
23 14 January 1922SouthamptonH1–0 10,000T. Elliott (pen)
24 21 January 1922Plymouth ArgyleH3–1 7,000Morris (2), Norton
25 28 January 1922Plymouth ArgyleA1–4 7,000Morris
26 4 February 1922Newport CountyH1–0 6,000T. Elliott
27 11 February 1922Newport CountyA1–2 6,500Norton
28 18 February 1922Luton TownH0–2 9,000
29 25 February 1922Luton Town A0–3 5,000
30 4 March 1922Swindon TownH3–0 5,000Anstiss, Norton, Amos
31 11 March 1922Swindon TownA1–2 6,000T. Elliott
32 18 March 1922GillinghamA0–0 8,000
33 25 March 1922GillinghamH0–1 6,000
34 1 April 1922MillwallA1–1 12,000Morris
35 8 April 1922MillwallH1–0 6,000Anstiss
36 14 April 1922Brighton & Hove AlbionH4–0 10,000Anstiss (3), Hendren
37 15 April 1922Exeter City A0–1 5,000
38 17 April 1922Brighton & Hove AlbionA1–2 9,008Anstiss
39 18 April 1922ReadingH2–0 5,000Anstiss, T. Elliott
40 24 April 1922Exeter CityH5–2 4,000Anstiss, Kerr, Morris, Capper, Amos
41 29 April 1922Swansea TownA0–1 5,000
42 6 May 1922Swansea TownH3–1 5,000Morris, T. Elliott, Anstiss

FA Cup
Main article: 1921–22 FA Cup
RoundDateOpponentVenueResult Attendance Scorer(s)
5QR 3 December 1921 Dulwich Hamlet H 3–1 9,078 Capper, Mitchell, Morris
6QR 17 December 1921 Shildon Athletic H 1–0 9,250 T. Elliott
R17 January 1922Tottenham Hotspur H0–2 12,964
  • Sources: Statto, 100 Years of Brentford,[3] The Complete History[8]

Playing squad
Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 1921–22 season.
Pos. Name Nat. Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Notes
Goalkeepers
GK William Young (1892-08-04)4 August 1892 (aged 29) South Shields 1920
Defenders
DF Charles Alton (1891-12-24)24 December 1891 (aged 29) Rotherham County 1921
DF John Bethune (1888-10-19)19 October 1888 (aged 32) Bristol Rovers 1921
DF Bertie Rosier (1893-03-21)21 March 1893 (aged 28) Southall 1913
Midfielders
HB Alf Amos (1893-02-09)9 February 1893 (aged 28) Old Kingstonians 1913
HB Jimmy Elliott 1891 (aged 29–30) Tottenham Hotspur 1920
HB Charles Fisher (1899-06-09)9 June 1899 (aged 22) Kidderminster Harriers 1921
HB Fred Howe 1895 (aged 25–26) Coventry City 1921
HB Cyril Hunter (1898-02-08)8 February 1898 (aged 23) Leadgate Park 1921
HB James Kerr (1894-04-07)7 April 1894 (aged 27) Blackburn Rovers 1921 Amateur
HB Archie Mitchell (1885-12-15)15 December 1885 (aged 35) Queens Park Rangers 1921 Manager
Forwards
FW Harry Anstiss (1899-08-22)22 August 1899 (aged 22) Hammersmith Athletic 1920
FW George Bertram (1896-01-15)15 January 1896 (aged 25) Fulham 1921
FW Freddy Capper 8 May 1892 (aged 30) The Wednesday 1921
FW Thomas Elliott (1890-04-06)6 April 1890 (aged 31) Nottingham Forest 1921
FW Patsy Hendren (c) (1889-02-05)5 February 1889 (aged 32) Queens Park Rangers 1911 Played when his cricket commitments allowed
FW Harry Morris (1897-11-25)25 November 1897 (aged 23) Fulham 1921
FW Horace Norton (1896-09-15)15 September 1896 (aged 24) Bradford City 1921
FW George Pither (1899-06-24)24 June 1899 (aged 22) Isleworth Town 1921
FW Ralph Shields 1892 (aged 28–29) Exeter City 1921
  • Sources: 100 Years of Brentford,[3] Timeless Bees,[9] Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939[10]

Coaching staff
Name Role
Archie Mitchell Manager
Michael Witham Trainer

Statistics

Appearances and goals
Brentford's highest appearance-makers in each position during the Football League season.
Pos Nat Name League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
GK William Young 41 0 3 0 44 0
DF Charles Alton 36030390
DF John Bethune 1000 0100
DF Bertie Rosier 3403 0370
HB Alf Amos 40230432
HB Jimmy Elliott 27 0 3 0 30 0
HB Charles Fisher 600060
HB Fred Howe 100 010
HB Cyril Hunter 210—210
HB James Kerr 21 1 0 0 21 1
HB Archie Mitchell 1323 1163
FW Harry Anstiss 23 15 2 0 25 15
FW George Bertram 1020 0102
FW Freddy Capper 35131382
FW Thomas Elliott 3983 1429
FW Patsy Hendren 3513 0381
FW Harry Morris 36163 13917
FW Horace Norton 19300193
FW George Pither 700 070
FW Ralph Shields 8 1 1 0 9 1
  • Players listed in italics left the club mid-season.
  • Source: 100 Years of Brentford[3]

Goalscorers
Pos. Nat Player FL3 FAC Total
FW Harry Morris 16 1 17
FW Harry Anstiss 15 0 15
FW Thomas Elliott 8 1 9
FW Horace Norton 3 0 3
HB Archie Mitchell 2 1 3
HB Alf Amos 2 0 2
FW George Bertram 2 0 2
HB Jimmy Elliott 2 0 2
FW Freddy Capper 1 1 2
FW Patsy Hendren101
HB James Kerr 1 0 1
FW Ralph Shields 1 0 1
Total52458
  • Players listed in italics left the club mid-season.
  • Source: 100 Years of Brentford[3]

Management
Name Nat From To Record All Comps Record League
PWDLW %PWDLW %
Archie Mitchell 27 August 1921 6 May 1922 45 18 11 16 040.00|42 16 11 15 038.10

Summary
Games played45 (42 Third Division South, 3 FA Cup)
Games won18 (16 Third Division South, 2 FA Cup)
Games drawn11 (11 Third Division, 0 FA Cup)
Games lost16 (15 Third Division, 1 FA Cup)
Goals scored56 (52 Third Division, 4 FA Cup)
Goals conceded46 (43 Third Division, 3 FA Cup)
Clean sheets15 (14 Third Division, 1 FA Cup)
Biggest league win4–0 versus Brighton & Hove Albion, 14 April 1922; 5–1 versus Queens Park Rangers, 21 October 1921
Worst league defeat3–0 versus Luton Town, 25 February 1922
Most appearances44, William Young (41 Third Division South, 3 FA Cup)
Top scorer (league)16, Harry Morris
Top scorer (all competitions)17, Harry Morris

Transfers & loans
Cricketers are not included in this list.
Players transferred in
Date Pos. Name Previous Club Fee Ref.
June 1921 FW George Bertram Fulham Free [11]
June 1921FW Harry Morris FulhamFree[12]
July 1921 FW Ralph Shields Exeter City Free [13]
August 1921 DF John Bethune Bristol Rovers Free [14]
August 1921 FW Freddy Capper The Wednesday Free [15]
August 1921 FW Thomas Elliott Nottingham Forest Free [16]
August 1921 HB Archie Mitchell Queens Park Rangers Free [17]
August 1921 GK Edmund Wright Aston Villa Free [18]
September 1921 FW George Pither Isleworth Town Amateur [19]
September 1921 GK Ted Price Queens Park Rangers Free [20]
October 1921 HB Cyril Hunter Leadgate Park Free [21]
1921 DF Charles Alton Rotherham County Free [22]
1921 HB Charles Fisher Kidderminster Harriers Free [23]
1921HB James Kerr Blackburn RoversAmateur[24]
1921 FW Horace Norton Bradford City Free [25]
Players released
Date Pos. Name Subsequent club Join date Ref.
May 1922 FW George Bertram Sittingbourne 1922 [26]
May 1922 DF John Bethune Sittingbourne 1922 [26]
May 1922 HB Charles Fisher Margate n/a [23]
May 1922 HB Fred Howe Peterborough & Fletton United n/a [27]
May 1922 HB Archie Mitchell Retired [17]
May 1922 FW Horace Norton Darlington 1922 [25]
May 1922 DF Archie Reay Gillingham 1922 [28]
May 1922FW Ralph Shields Sittingbourne1922[29]

References
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  2. White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. pp. 115–116. ISBN 0951526200.
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  6. Haynes 1998, p. 43.
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  11. "George Bertram". Fulhamweb. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
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  13. "TWO NAMES ADDED TO TOWN'S 'ROLL OF HONOUR'". www.htafc.com. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  14. "Round The Country". The Athletic News. 22 August 1921.
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  16. "Elliott Tom Image 1 Nottingham Forest 1920". Vintage Footballers. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
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  22. Haynes & Coumbe 2006, p. 10.
  23. Haynes & Coumbe 2006, p. 57.
  24. Haynes & Coumbe 2006, p. 92.
  25. Haynes & Coumbe 2006, p. 117.
  26. Haynes & Coumbe 2006, p. 21.
  27. Haynes & Coumbe 2006, p. 82.
  28. Joyce 2012, p. 240.
  29. Haynes & Coumbe 2006, p. 144.
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